Fernanda Woroch
EAST HANOVER,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Dental Hygienist with extensive experience at Michael S. Miller, DDS PA, skilled in hand scaling/ultrasonic instrumentation and patient relationship building. Proficient in local anesthesia administration and digital radiography with both Dexis & Schick software. I enhance patient care by effectively educating individuals on oral health, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and a positive dental experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Michael S. Miller, DDS PA
09.2003 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Educate patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Perform prophylaxis to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Apply fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Sterilize equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Utilize advanced digital radiography techniques to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
- Support office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.
Dental Hygienist
Stacey E. Oberfield, DMD
04.2002 - 08.2003
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Medicine And Dentistry of NJ
Newark05-2002
Skills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Local anesthesia administration
- Sealant application
- Patient relationship building
- Digital radiographs- Dexis & Schick
- Dental prophylaxis
- Tooth whitening
- Softdent Dental software proficiency
- Familiar with Easy Dental
- Familiar with Cerec
Certification
- Local Anesthesia Certification - New Jersey Board of Dentistry.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certification- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Michael S. Miller, DDS PA
09.2003 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Stacey E. Oberfield, DMD
04.2002 - 08.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Medicine And Dentistry of NJ
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